Real Estate Counsel
About The Position
Apex is seeking Real Estate Counsel to manage real estate transactions related to the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects. This position reports to the Vice President, Real Estate Counsel, and will be joining a small team of Real Estate Counsels operating within the Land Management Department. Our Real Estate Counsels occupy a multi-faceted role and provide leadership for projects at all phases of the development life cycle. The position requires impressive cross-functional skills as you’ll have insight into the entirety of the development process. Our ideal candidate is an action-oriented, hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. This position requires excellent communication and writing skills as well as the ability to balance priorities and shift needs on the go. A passion for renewable energy is a must.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to a state bar and eligible for and willing to apply for admission to Virginia State Bar as corporate counsel (if not already admitted as a full member)
- Minimum 5 years of experience with large-scale, leveraged real estate transactions, solar, wind and/or battery storage experience strongly preferred
- Strong grasp of real estate contract terms and conditions, and ability to understand and interpret complex legal documents
- Familiarity with lease negotiations and experience reviewing vesting deeds, entity documents and trust agreements
- Familiarity with mineral severances and mineral title curative work
- Familiarity with tax credit equity and lender expectations related to real estate documents, title policies and ALTA surveys
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external resources
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
- Ability to project a positive image of the company and cultivate and maintain positive relationships
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work in Charlottesville, Virginia preferred (hybrid or remote options available)
Responsibilities
- Prepare real estate contracts required in conjunction with the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects
- Negotiate leases, easements and other real estate agreements with landowners and landowner attorneys
- Review title commitments, title proformas, ALTA surveys and supervise title curative work required to obtain title policies
- Work closely with title companies and finance counsel to satisfy all requirements leading up to project financing
- Lead real estate efforts related to project finance including responding to real estate due diligence requests from lenders, investors and other financing partners
- Interact with landowners and landowner attorneys in a manner that projects a positive image of the company
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, GIS leads, O&M team, and finance experts subject matter experts in a professional and efficient manner.
- Provide legal support across all functions of the Land Department operations including property administration, leasing and title curative
- Anticipate real estate issues, develop plans to mitigate real estate issues and advise on real estate risks and opportunities
Benefits
- A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
- A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
- Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
- Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
- Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
- Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
- Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
- Base and bonus commensurate with experience
- Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
- comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
